Tides

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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes the tides?
Back
The tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun on the Earth.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many high tides and low tides occur every 24 hours?
Back
There are 2 high tides and 2 low tides every 24 hours.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How often do tides rise and fall?
Back
Tides rise and fall about every 12 hours due to the rotation of the Earth.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When do neap tides occur?
Back
Neap tides occur during the 1st quarter and 3rd quarter moon phases.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a neap tide?
Back
During a neap tide, the Sun, Earth, and Moon are in a 90-degree line.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a tide?
Back
A tide is the regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and sun.
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NGSS.MS-PS2-4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are spring tides?
Back
Spring tides are the highest and lowest tides that occur when the sun, moon, and Earth are aligned.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1
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